Contractor Coordinator (PCS1)

Contractor Coordinator (Procurement & Contract Specialist 1)

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is on the search for a Procurement Specialist whose position will regularly develop standard public contracts and solicitations, including subrecipient grant agreements, that follow existing models and use current agency templates. If this is your area of expertise, then we want to hear from you! Don't hesitate to apply today!

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values : Collaboration Compassion Equity Integrity Leadership Transparency.

Working Condition : Hybrid >

This position has some requirements for in-person work.

This position is permanent, full-time, and represented by SEIU.

Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

What You Will Do

The person in this position will regularly develop standard public contracts and solicitations, including subrecipient grant agreements, that follow existing models and use current agency templates.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years' paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.

OR

A bachelor's degree will substitute for the experience.

A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of the implications of the contracting process.
• Coordinate and obtain review and approval of agreements. Interpret funding guidelines, regulations and policies and apply them to the development of agreements.
• Develop informal solicitations, and standard contracts / agreements, including terms, conditions, and procurement specifications.
• Ability to interpret related rules and policies and advise agency staff on correct contracting methods and processes.
• Ability to handle heavy workloads and complex situations.
• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.

What's In It For You

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package! A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training. An agency that supports and encourages work / life balance and overall wellness. Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Guidance and Requirements

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

Who We Are

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear : too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future : 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website : https : / / www.oregon.gov / OHCS / pages / index.aspx

Operations Division

OHCS' Operations Division is comprised of sections that support the agency to achieve its mission. This includes grants & procurement services, information systems, project management, and business operations services. Work performed in this division ensures equity, accountability, transparency, stewardship, and security of state resources.

The Procurement and Grant Compliance Section includes grants, financial monitoring & compliance, and procurement & contracts. Key program areas of the agency rely on community partners serving low-income Oregonians, and grants and contracts are critical to this success to ensure resources reaching low-income Oregonians. This section ensures accountability and stewardship of resources.

Want to Know More? Let Us Help You!